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Introduce a unique digital identification code (UDI) to every citizen to liaise with the government to access public services.

Why this status

Under way. The Government has initiated the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity project, intended to give Sri Lankans a secure biometric digital identity, and has approved a linked Government Super App for access to public services. The reviewed sources describe project implementation and planned issuance, not universal rollout to every citizen.

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Evidence timeline

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  1. 22 Sept 2025SupportsOfficial release
    Cabinet approved the 2025-2026 Government Super App project, providing a single mobile and web interface for public services for Sri Lankans aged 18 and above.
    Open source
  2. 7 Nov 2025SupportsBudget document
    The 2026 Budget identifies SLUDI, a national data exchange and a single-window digital interface for government services as critical initiated steps, with first digital identity-card issuance planned for the third quarter of 2026.
    Open source

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